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Rarebowled
The correct spelling is bowled.
How to pronounce bowled
/bɔʊld/
verbIPA: /bɔʊld/
Say it like: Bow-led
The correct spelling is bowled. To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports. For example: "We were bowled rapidly along the road."
Usage Examples
“We were bowled rapidly along the road.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
- 2.To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).
- 3.To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.
- 4.To pelt or strike with anything rolled.
adverb
- 1.(Dismissed) by the bowled ball hitting and breaking the batsman's wicket.
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